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LL59 DPY

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,573 mi
Last recorded136,573 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL59 DPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 136,573 miles

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S N/S (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside front and central side doors slightly corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 132,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside side door slight corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front exhaust flex slight worn

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake just met legal limit

Fail 9 Dec 2021 132,175 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside side door slight corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front exhaust flex slight worn

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake just met legal limit

Pass 9 Dec 2020 122,707 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 115,492 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 115,492 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 103,225 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 103,221 miles

Brake cable damaged middle (1.1.15 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2017 89,728 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 89,728 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 79,199 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 79,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 69,635 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

oil leak from engine

Fail 19 Oct 2015 69,627 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

oil leak from engine

Pass 3 Oct 2014 58,924 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 46,464 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 34,618 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?

Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
10,964
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
408,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175,127
position lamp(s) not working 92,747
Registration plate lamp not working 78,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 69,976
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,847
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LL59 DPY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 142,212 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sprinter fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 175,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LL59 DPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sprinter typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LL59 DPY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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